Season 1

2020 · 10 episodes

Ten powerful, authentic monologues from emerging UK talent, bringing a distinct and alternative view of what it means to be young today.

1I Just Stabbed SomeoneThrough a rap narrative, grime artist Yizzy explores the tragic ramifications of knife crime - what if you could go back and redo that fatal moment?
2The Birth of VenusVenus dreams of launching a make-up brand and escaping the bullies at school. Does a safe future in the city beckon? There’s a lot to escape at home first... By Juno Dawson.
3My Best Friend Married A WarriorAisha and best friend Jamillah were to be “influencers in a hijab – British Kylie Jenners” but after making a decision that would be seen as a betrayal, Aisha finds herself alone.
4What Would You Do Frida?Tilly never imagined her prom would be spent in the girl’s toilet hiding, but then Tilly's been an expert at hiding her body difference until tonight. So what now?
5All The Small ThingsIt’s Zeena and Ziyad’s first date but they already have preconceptions about each other. Can a homemade biryani prove them both wrong and will they get their happy ending?
6GoneSharday and Sam are celebrating Sharday’s sweet 16th, but a split second decision will change everything for them. Life will never be the same again.
7SparklersHolly shares her first kiss with Ava, and reflects on her past now that she's able to be honest with herself.
8The Main PartAspiring actor Nina has an agonising decision to make after she’s shamelessly typecast for the main part in a Bollywood school play, just because she’s ‘a bit brown’.
9ShapesCassie Jenks’ plan to bunk off a school trip to an art gallery is abandoned when she connects with a painting.
10Shahid's First ShaveShahid is starting college but has a big dilemma: to shave or not to shave. On one hand a chance to reinvent himself, on the other an overbearing mum who won’t let him grow up.

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